Associate Professor Dr Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin

Associate Professor Dr. Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin is a highly respected Consultant Psychiatrist at UM Specialist Centre, with extensive international training and a distinguished profile in mental health and addiction medicine. He received his foundational medical degree and later his PhD from the prestigious University of Otago in New Zealand, providing him with a strong, Western-based medical education. This international experience is complemented by a Master of Psychological Medicine from the University of Malaya, solidifying his deep expertise in the field. Dr. Amer is a leading authority on addiction, particularly in nicotine addiction and smoking cessation, and is a certified specialist in this area. His expertise is so valued that he serves as a technical and expert advisor to the Malaysian Ministry of Health, shaping national strategies on tobacco control. As the chief coordinator of the University of Malaya Centre of Addiction Sciences, he is at the forefront of research and innovative treatments. Patients seeking a compassionate and world-class psychiatrist with specialized skills in managing addiction and other mental health conditions will find an exceptional and trustworthy expert in Dr. Amer Siddiq.